About this role
About Perceptyne
Perceptyne is a deep-tech robotics startup building AI-powered semi-humanoid robots for automating dexterous and intelligent tasks on industrial shopfloors. These robots can be used in areas like electronics product assembly, Automotive assembly lines, warehouse operations, food preparation, etc. We are building technology that will push the boundary of robotics as we know it today!
How is it like to work at Perceptyne?
At our core, we like to build things, we evangelize great ideas, and we are grounded. At Perceptyne, we greatly value these dichotomies: Having experience while not losing a first principles approach. Having a large vision while not losing attention to detail Working on disruptive tech while hitting the market ASAP
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### Job Description
As an Embedded Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for executing all aspects of electronics hardware development on our robotic systems. Your everyday activities would include: system/sub-system architecture decisions, circuit design, component selection, schematic capture, PCB design, hardware bring-up, testing, validation, and production scale-up. You will work closely with firmware, controls, and mechanical teams to build reliable, high-performance, and scalable robotic platforms.
Skills / Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s / Master’s in Electronics Engineering or equivalent (ECE / EEE / EIE / Mechatronics)
- 5–7 years of relevant hands-on experience in embedded hardware design and development
Technical Skill Requirements
Circuit Design & Hardware Development
- Strong experience in designing complex embedded hardware systems
- Hands-on experience with designing sub-systems such as: Power supply and power management (LDOs, buck/boost converters)
- Microcontroller / processor subsystems
- ADC/DAC and mixed-signal circuits
- Protection, isolation, and interface circuits
- Strong understanding of signal integrity, grounding, EMI/EMC, and reliability principles
- Ability to interpret datasheets and make informed component trade-offs
- Strong understanding of core circuit building blocks: Voltage dividers, pull-up/pull-down networks
- Amplifiers (inverting/non-inverting), filters (RC/LC)
- MOSFET switching circuits, biasing, AC coupling
- Experience with high-speed and communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, etc.)
PCB Design & Tools
- Excellent proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium / KiCad / OrCAD or equivalent)
- Experience designing multi-layer PCBs with consideration for signal integrity and manufacturability
- Ability to review layouts for performance, noise, and thermal considerations
Testing, Debugging & Validation
- Strong hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, signal generators)
- Experience in board bring-up, debugging, and root-cause analysis
- Ability to define and execute hardware validation and testing procedures
Manufacturing & Scale-up
- Experience working with vendors on PCB fabrication and assembly
- Understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles
- Exposure to production bring-up and scaling hardware systems
Nice to Have
- Exposure to robotics, motor control systems, or industrial automation
- Basic firmware understanding (C/C++) and hardware-software integration
- Experience with simulation tools (SPICE, MATLAB, etc.)
- Understanding of control systems
Soft Skill Requirements
- Passionate about robotics, hardware, and hands-on building
- Strong ownership and accountability for end-to-end hardware development
- Systematic approach to design, documentation, and tracking
- Resourceful and creative with a strong sense of urgency
- Curious and proactive—willing to step beyond defined roles to add value
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams